2017 Fiat Ducato 2.0L Diesel · WP66 NFE

The 2017 Fiat Ducato presents a stable mechanical picture at its most recent MOT, having passed cleanly on 30 September 2025 at 96,312 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean sheet followed a failure just seven days earlier on 23 September 2025 at 95,937 miles, where the tester flagged parking brake efficiency below requirements and a rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored. The fact that both issues were resolved before the pass test suggests the previous owner addressed the defects promptly rather than ignoring them. The 2024 record shows a similar pattern: a failure on 5 October 2024 for a non-functioning nearside rear 13-pin trailer socket, then a clean pass three days later on 8 October 2024 at 77,954 miles. Taken together, the maintenance trend is stable. No recurring structural or mechanical fault has reappeared across multiple tests, and the vehicle has not developed a pattern of unresolved advisories. The mileage progression tells a clear story. Between the June 2024 test at 77,703 miles and the September 2025 pass at 96,312 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 18,600 miles in approximately 15 months, averaging around 1,240 miles per month. That is a significant step up from the earlier period, where the vehicle sat at 77,954 miles across both October 2024 tests, indicating it may have been standing or lightly used for some time before that. The current total of 96,312 miles over roughly nine years works out to approximately 10,700 miles per year, which is typical for a commercial Ducato and does not raise concerns about excessive wear or suspiciously low accumulation. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should pay close attention to the rear braking system. The September 2025 failure specifically cited a worn and pitted rear brake disc, and while it was replaced or rectified for the pass, the condition of the replacement disc and the condition of the rear calipers should be checked for uneven wear or binding. The parking brake efficiency failure also warrants inspection of the handbrake cables and linkage, particularly if the vehicle has been used for towing or load carrying. The June 2024 test noted an oil leak around the engine that was not deemed excessive at the time, so a buyer should examine the engine bay for any fresh or worsening seepage around the rocker cover gasket, oil filter housing, or rear main seal. The damaged offside rear light cluster and loose trim flagged in June 2024 appear to have been fixed, but a quick function check of all rear lights and trailer electrics is sensible given the 2024 trailer socket failure. Finally, inspect the subframe, suspension mounts, and load-bearing points for corrosion, as these are common weak points on high-mileage commercial vans that may have carried heavy loads over their life.